2007 1500 bought used....engine completely gone/done/throwing rods!!

[rrrruss]

Soo just purchased a 2007 1500, truck of my dreams...turned nightmare!!!! day after off the lot it overheated...personal mechanic was outraged!!..reservoir for coolant only had a quart of fluid----radiator empty!!!!!!...bells and flags went off!! coolant replaced...level fine....was obviously sucking into engine...wouldnt turn over, towed to local Dadge dealership.....now throwing rods and UN-driveable,engine completely shot!!!!!! (thank you Newark Chrysler Jeep Dodge DE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)....question is...rebuilt engine? go all new?? owe $9,000 on truck still can it be sold piece by piece????? AAAHHHHHHHHHH man this is worst case scenario!!!!...Dodge headquarters wont investigate further.. saleswoman has left dealership, head of used car sales is on vacation!!!

 

[hotkarl]

When did you buy it and what is the mileage? And you bought from a registered legit dealer correct?

 

[xXAvroArrowXx]

Just purchased as in "days ago"? I would be calling the slime bag who sold it to you to give him a chance, then lawyer man.

Its hard to accept that after the sale, too bad you didn't find that out before signing though.

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[Harley Harrold]

Under the "Lemon Law" a dealer must cover the drive train for 30 days from date of sale. When I bought my used 07 the tone ring in the rear diff. was damaged so the dealer paid for the tear down, fix, and reassembly of the diff. to get it right. Didn't cost me other than being without my truck for a week.

 

[NWRQC]

Lemon laws apply to new vehicles not used. It sucks that you are in this position, but a quick look over from a qualified mechanic would have saved you this hassle..
I'm confused by this " now throwing rods " can you elaborate on that?

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Dang that sucks. Might have to bite the bullet and get a new motor. I would threaten the Stealership with a lawsuit to get them to at least pay for half the new motor, if not the whole thing.

 

[charonblk07]

Was it bought off a dealership lot, a sales lot, or a private sale? If it's a private sale they are 'as-is' sales and you're on the hook, if it's a sales lot then they need to make sure it's safe to drive or report any servicing required but only if requested, if it's a dealership then they should have it 100% mechanically gtg.

At this point I would just go with a junk yard engine, if it's just the powerplant that's the issue then it's a simple enough fix, but will cost a bit of extra $$.

 

[RonJon '06]

I bought a lemon once. Drove it off the lot and the check engine light came on. Took it back and they cleared the code telling me it was the gas cap (liars). It was the transmission. Blind luck I took it to a dealership where it had been worked on previously and they had all the paperwork on it. This second transmission was still under warranty and after many calls to DC I got it covered. If I were you I'd stand in front of the dealership with a big sign that says " I bought a lemon" and then see if they are willing to help you out. Good luck, I hope it works out for you.

 

[rrrruss]

yeah man...i got screwed....after losing all this money not to happy with people telling me "WHAT I SHOULD HAVE DONE".......I get it its embarrassing iam not a certified mechanic and i got taken for a ride.....so replace engine?...

 

[rrrruss]

and "as is" to me is the $400 I sunk in it to pass inspection...tires, key marks, brake lights out.....to sell a person a car you know is catastrophically going to fail is (1) irresponsible (2) plain and simple robbery!!!!...Dodge wont take it farther with ...NEWARK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE of DE......just sooooooo pissed i work hard and get done wrong like this!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rrrruss]

so gentleman at Dodge down here is really helpful/straight forward....go with a new Chrysler engine...Jasper or reconditioned asks to use their plugs..new water pump etc.....anyone been through this?..whatcha think?

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Either get a new motor, or a remanufactured one. Rebuilt ones, in my experience, are not t be trusted. Might be able to save some of the parts off the old motor so a short bock might be the way to go. It depends upon how badly damaged the current engine is.

 

[rrrruss]

thanks man...guy at Heritage Dodge Parkville Md is awesome...he said the same thing....sooo iam like the old game "pitt-fall" rope broke sinking in quicksand all in on this truck...should I drop a Hemi (can you)? into it (had the 4.7L)...the amount of cash my grand-kids will be driving this thing if I get my way...

 

[05daytona]

I have a Triplet motor with around 57k on the clock. Came with a 3yr/100k mile warranty. Runs like a ***** ape.

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Get a Hemi. The tranny used for both the 4.7 and the hemi were the same in most cases. Do a bit of research on the tranny you have equipped and see if it was used with the Hemi. If it was then a hemi should be in your future. Be aware though, you will need to replace the radiator, and a few other parts that will not be up too snuff with a hemi. If you just want a straight replacement then go with a 4.7l. They can be strong motors if taken care of like any out there. Plus the gas mileage for a 4.7 is a bit better than the hemi.

 

[rrrruss]

Get a Hemi. The tranny used for both the 4.7 and the hemi were the same in most cases. Do a bit of research on the tranny you have equipped and see if it was used with the Hemi. If it was then a hemi should be in your future. Be aware though, you will need to replace the radiator, and a few other parts that will not be up too snuff with a hemi. If you just want a straight replacement then go with a 4.7l. They can be strong motors if taken care of like any out there. Plus the gas mileage for a 4.7 is a bit better than the hemi.

thank you...feel..on an island,,,Newark Jeep Dodge Delaware wont speak to me...i will drive this till i die..question is will it be a 4th generation engine???

 

[MegaMouseGW]

thank you...feel..on an island,,,Newark Jeep Dodge Delaware wont speak to me...i will drive this till i die..question is will it be a 4th generation engine???

Not sure about installing a 4th gen engine in a 3rd gen truck. Go with a 3rd gen engine if you can. Here is a site that offers the older HO 4.7l: 4.7 Liter Dodge High Output - Magnum Engine | Remanufactured Engines | Accurate Engines

And the price they are offering it at is real good. Just remember though. You may have to use some parts off the old motor to finish the install. Mainly: valve covers, water pump some other covers, AC compressor, power steering pump, and a few other parts. ANY part that you have to reuse make sure it is clean and functional (water pump is recommended you get a NEW one), you do not want to destroy your new motor with parts that are bad or contaminated.
Plus to the rice of the motor add a bit for installation and parts that cannot be reused from the older motor.

 

[rrrruss]

yes iam all in....unfortunately

 

[rrrruss]

thanks all...just ordered the 3rd generation replacement 4.7L...I dont do much towing, and the gas mileage just makes more sense....now the wait!

 

[MegaMouseGW]

thanks all...just ordered the 3rd generation replacement 4.7L...I dont do much towing, and the gas mileage just makes more sense....now the wait!

Be sure that you use a repairman that knows what he is doing when replacing the motor. Plus make sure you get the labor warranteed.